Youth Code is a duo made up of raw, punishing, industrious electronics buil… Read Full Bio ↴Youth Code is a duo made up of raw, punishing, industrious electronics built from the seeds of hardcore and early Wax Trax. Ryan William George and Sara Taylor from Los Angeles, California, United States blend chaos with catchy dance undertones to create a sonic fury paralleled to none. Formed in 2012, using all hardware to perform, Youth Code have already proven their path with being the first band outside of Psychic TV to be put out by PTV's own label Angry Love Productions as well as a full length LP entitled Youth Code on the flawless Dais Records roster.

An EP entitled A Place to Stand was released by Dais on September 23, 2014, which features four original tracks and four remixes by Sanford Parker (Corrections House), Clipping., God Module, and Silent Servant.

Youth Code was a part of the North American Eye vs Spy tour in support of Skinny Puppy, Front Line Assembly, and Haujobb that ran from November 28 to December 20, 2014.

Another US tour with Skinny Puppy called Down the Sociopath began in October 30 and ended November 21, 2015. A new single entitled Anagnorisis was released by Dais on November 19, 2015.

The second LP entitled Commitment to Complications was released April 8, 2016 on Dais Records.

Listen: Commitment to Complications LP
Listen: Anagnorisis 7"
Listen: A Place to Stand EP
Listen: Youth Code LP
LIsten: Keep Falling Apart 7"
Download: Demonstrational Cassette
Buy: Dais Records Merch
Buy: Youth Code Merch

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Current Members:
Ryan William George - programming, vocal manipulations, synths
Sara Taylor - samples, synths, vocals

Discography:
2012 - Demonstrational Cassette (demo)
2013 - Keep Falling Apart (single)
2013 - YOUTH CODE (LP)
2014 - A Place to Stand (EP)
2014 - An Overture (compilation)
2015 - Anagnorisis (single)
2016 - Commitment to Complications (LP)

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Youth Code Lyrics

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Constant determent from what i′d like to be
A claw lodged in the throat of this anxiety

Swirling colors on broken skin
Haunted hollow with no way to rescind
Infected as the gavel slammed
Case closed, I've thrown my life away

The smoke has let up
And scattered us a path
With dust and fragments, of a former wrath
Aching for shelter, this tangled crooked soul
Solace regained in loosing all control

Swirling colors on broken skin
Haunted hollow with no way to rescind
Infected as the gavel slammed
Case closed, I′ve thrown my life away

Birthed once in pain
Unable to retract
Symptoms of failed dreams
While keeping all intact

While keeping all intact

I've thrown my life away
I've thrown my life away
I′ve thrown my life away
I′ve thrown my life away
Constant determent from what I'd like to be
I′ve thrown my life away

Constant determent from what I'd like to be
I′ve thrown my life away

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Youth Code's song Puzzle describe an individual who feels trapped and unable to become the person they aspire to be. The opening lines depict a struggle with anxiety that seems to be holding the singer back from achieving their goals. The mention of a "claw lodged in the throat" paints an image of suffocation, perhaps suggesting that this anxiety is preventing the singer from fully expressing themselves.

The following lines describe someone who has been hurt in some way, alluding to "swirling colors on broken skin." The word "infected" suggests that this injury has become something more, with the "gavel slammed" perhaps representing a verdict that the singer has been found guilty of something. This could reflect a sense of guilt or shame that the singer feels in relation to their life choices.

The final lines of the song suggest that the singer has come to terms with their situation, having "throw[n] [their] life away." However, there is also a sense of acceptance in this decision, with the mention of "solace regained in loosing all control." This could suggest that the singer feels a sense of relief in relinquishing the burden of trying to be someone they're not.

Line by Line Meaning

Constant determent from what i′d like to be
My anxiety and fears constantly hold me back from achieving my goals and becoming who I want to be.

A claw lodged in the throat of this anxiety
The grip of my anxiety is so strong that it feels like a physical object is choking me and blocking my path forward.

Swirling colors on broken skin
Mental and emotional pain manifest themselves physically in the form of bruises, cuts, and scars on my body.

Haunted hollow with no way to rescind
I feel lost and helpless with no way to undo or escape the overwhelming feelings of loneliness and emptiness.

Infected as the gavel slammed
I feel like I've been convicted and sentenced for a mistake I didn't even make, and the judgment has left me feeling wounded and infected.

Case closed, I've thrown my life away
With my fate sealed and no hope of redemption, I've given up on trying to improve my life and have accepted defeat.

The smoke has let up
Things have calmed down and become clearer, allowing me to see the path forward more clearly.

And scattered us a path
However, the way forward is uncertain and chaotic, with many obstacles and challenges blocking the way.

With dust and fragments, of a former wrath
The residue of past traumas and struggles lingers, making it difficult to move on and start anew.

Aching for shelter, this tangled crooked soul
Despite the desire for relief and comfort, my soul feels trapped and twisted, unable to find a safe haven.

Solace regained in loosing all control
Paradoxically, I find some semblance of peace and release by letting go of my need to control everything and surrendering to the chaos.

Birthed once in pain
From the very beginning, my life has been marked by suffering and hardship, making it difficult to see any hope for a better future.

Unable to retract
Despite my best efforts, the scars and wounds of my past are always present, and cannot be erased or forgotten.

Symptoms of failed dreams
My unfulfilled aspirations and unmet expectations have left me feeling hopeless and lost.

While keeping all intact
Despite the struggles and pain, I have managed to hold on to some semblance of myself, even if it feels fragmented and broken.

I've thrown my life away
I have given up on trying to make things better and have resigned myself to a life of pain and struggle.

Constant determent from what I'd like to be
My fears, anxieties, and past traumas continue to hold me back from achieving my goals and becoming my best self.

I′ve thrown my life away
Despite the pain and suffering, I have surrendered to the chaos and given up on trying to make things better.

Writer(s): Ryan George, Sara Taylor

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